Sports Coordinator

College; City of Devonport; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

St Brendan-Shaw College in Devonport is seeking a proactive Sports Coordinator to manage the college's co-curricular sport program for years 7–12. You will coordinate activities, support coaches and volunteers, and develop systems for efficient program delivery.

The role involves planning events, risk assessments, and collaborating with families and staff to enhance student outcomes within a Catholic, co-educational environment.

Qualifications

• Qualification and/or experience relevant to the position (Admin and/or Sport).
• Valid Working with Vulnerable People Registration.
• Experience working within a school environment (desirable).
• Current First Aid qualification and Community Surf Rescue Certificate (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of extra-curricular sport within the College, across all levels of ability.
• Oversee and have direct responsibility for sports coaches and volunteers.
• Maintain systems and procedures for efficient and effective co-curricular sport.
• Prepare reports, proposals and submissions.
• Plan risk assessments and associated communications.
• Plan, organise and oversee major events (sports nights, breakfasts, carnivals, trips).
• Collaborate with parents/guardians and volunteers to enhance student outcomes.

Skills

Admin

Sport

WWVP Registration

Experience in school environment

First Aid

Community Surf Rescue Certificate

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 6 November 2026

We are seeking an energetic and organised professional to coordinate all aspects of extra-curricular sport within St Brendan-Shaw College.

St Brendan-Shaw College is a Catholic, co-educational secondary school located in Devonport, catering for students from Years 7 to 12. The College is committed to creating a learning environment that fosters excellence, compassion and service in our students.

Reporting to the Health & Physical Education Teaching & Learning Leader, you will be responsible for the promotion and coordination of the College's co-curricular sporting program and providing hands‑on support in order to enhance the learning and development of students.

As a Sports Coordinator, you will:

• Coordinate all aspects of extra-curricular sport in the College, including participation across all levels of ability
• Oversee and have direct responsibility for all sports coaches and volunteers
• Maintain systems and procedures to ensure efficient and effective functioning of the school co-curricular sports program
• Prepare reports, proposals and submissions
• Plan and prepare risk assessments and the associated communications
• Plan, organise and oversee major events including, but not restricted to, Sports nights, Sports breakfasts, training programs, carnivals and sporting trips, both domestic and international
• Work collaboratively with other members of the school community, including parents/guardians, caregivers and volunteers, to enhance student outcomes

Some of the skills and experiences we are looking for are:

• Qualification and/or experience relevant to the position (Admin and or Sport)
• Valid Working with Vulnerable People Registration
• Experience working within a school environment (desirable)
• Current First Aid qualification & Community Surf Rescue Certificate (Desirable)

Salary will be in accordance with the Tasmanian Catholic Education Single Enterprise Agreement 2024.

For further enquiries or an initial discussion regarding the role please contact Kirsty Ballantyne, HR Manager on 6424 7622

Applications close on Friday 6 November 2026 at 10:00am

Catholic Education Tasmania supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment directed at ensuring their safety and wellbeing. The successful candidate will require satisfactory registrations relevant to child safety.

We demonstrate our commitment to Reconciliation by encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Secondary
Gender: Coed

600 Students
70 TeachingStaff
40 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Offers VET

St Brendan-Shaw College is a regional Catholic, co-educational college welcoming students from Years 7 to 12. It has an enrolment of approximately 565 students with a reputation for providing quality education in a caring and supportive environment. The College vision is to be a vibrant Catholic community of people with a generosity of the human spirit. In this spirit of human generosity, we strive to:do our best;be safe; andwelcome diversity

Applications close on Friday 6 November 2026 at 10:00am